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Dana Stone and Rick Washbrook meet in 1972 thats about 37 years ago at school in Aurora Ontario.    In fact Dana Stone was a student of Washbrooks later in his teens. They went on to being good friends through the years.  In there early 20’s they lived together with a band called the Stoves in London.   This is when Washbrook attended record production and engineering at Fanshaw Collage.   Dana Stone was sound man and publicist for the band.  Dana Stone himself is a Wonderful singer and writes well crafted songs. He has 3 CD’s out under his label. Has been in the music business all his life diving into many facets of the industry.  Washbrook booked most of his shows for the 23 years he played live or worked with an agent. But Dana was always there to advise him.  In 2006 Dana Stone decided to help Washbrook get his music out to the public and radio stations. They sure do make a good team. They have released 7 CD projects. The reviews on Washbrooks CD projects and his guitar playing are great and he has received many quotes.  Moe Koffman said. “Rick Washbrook has what it takes to go to the top” Liona Boyd says about his Tribute to Lenny Breau “A Gypsy’s Bed”. “A wonderful evocative and unique tribute to the genius of Lenny Breau. Washbrook creates a relaxing mood,great tone and feel”.



Guitar Player USA Jude Gold said.   “Washbrook plays beautiful guitar”

Washbrook expresses he is so thankful to Dana Stone for his kindred spirit and friendhip all these years.

When Washbrook fell low in his mid 40’s after many years of performing, and lost many family members and his wife. Washbrook became very ill on many levels.

Washbrook says.

“It is Dana’s hand that reached out to board me on that sail boat. . . to get me away and be free and clean, encouraging a fresh positive new outlook towards my career and future. I am so great full to Dana. My heart is alive and you cant always say in life it’s because of an old friend. Good Friends are hard to come by. I am very fortunate to have him as a friend and be under his label “Dirty ICe Cream Music”.

Please visit Rick Washbrook’s web site for info, songs, bio, and photos. www. washbrookmusic. com

Contact Dana Stone at dirtyicecream@sympatico. ca

Contact Rick Washbrook at rwashbrook@hotmail. com

 



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        Basically, if you have a product with Resell Rights then you have the right to resell the product but ONLY in accordance with the Terms and Conditions that will be outlined in the license you get with each product. This normally means that you cannot alter or edit the product in any way nor can you put your name to it as the author or owner of the product. You must use it as you got it but it is a good way to give value to your lists. This is particularly useful if you have a qualified list and can offer them much sought after products in their niche. Audio Resell Rights

        You may also see some products that come with Master Resell Rights. Whilst Resell Rights give you the right to resell the product, Master Resell Rights allow you to resell the product and the resell rights! Again, it is very easy to see how both these terms can be confused with each other. My way around it has always been to aim for those products that come with Private Label Rights.

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        Private Label Right products allow you to have your own product without actually having to create one yourself. The licenses that come with PLR products are normally much more lenient that Resell or Master Resell Rights.

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